ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004985
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 June 2008 to show her dates of service in Kosovo as 26 November 2005 through 3 December 2006 in item 18 (Remarks). The DFAS records, her mobilization and deployment orders, her two OER's, and the entry on her DD Form 214 which shows she completed 1 year and 8 days of foreign service are accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 18 of her DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004987
There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the CIB. Therefore, he is entitled award of the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 10 December 2007 through 15 December 2008 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, or any other evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004991
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD)) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his correct separation code, birth date, time of service, and awards and decorations was carefully considered. With respect to the applicant's DD Form 214 and his prior active and inactive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004993
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his records to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for his spouse and children based on his full retired pay vice a reduced amount. b. SBP Spouse Concurrence Statement, dated 8 September 1999, wherein it stated the FSM elected SBP coverage for spouse and children with a base amount of $462.00, which was less than full retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004995
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and his foreign service. The instructions state for: * item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * item 18, for active duty Soldiers deployed with his or her unit, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004996
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's records as follows: * that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) effective 11 July 2008 be voided * reinstatement in an active duty status, effective 12 July 2008, for medical evaluation board (MEB)/physical evaluation board (PEB) processing * entitlement to back pay and allowances due as a result of the reinstatement action * restoration of his rank/grade of specialist (SPC)/E-4 effective 2 May 2008 * award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004997
BOARD DATE: 11 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004997 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel requests the applicant be found unfit for duty and medically separated from the U.S. Army pursuant to Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) and Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). An MEB NARSUM, signed by Captain Hil-- detailed the applicant's spinal condition and other medical conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004999
His personnel record does not include orders for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and is void of evidence which indicates he was engaged in active ground combat. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), as amended by Military Personnel Message 08-190, states the Combat Infantryman Badge may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and actively participating in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005000
The applicant states she enlisted in the Army in 1970 and was discharged in September 1971. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * issuing the applicant a new DD Form 214 reflecting her character of service as honorable * issuing the applicant an Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005002
His record does not contain evidence to show he petitioned the U.S. Military Court of Appeals to review his case. Accordingly, on 18 July 1974, the applicant was discharged from active duty in the rank/grade of PV1/E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-1 with a dishonorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005004
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to a general discharge (GD). Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005005
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant retired on 27 January 2005. As such, his DD Form 214 correctly listed his rank/grade of SSG/E-6 and his retirement orders correctly retired him in the higher grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005009
Although there is insufficient evidence to support a change of the applicants RE code to 1 which would make him fully eligible for reenlistment, there was an error that resulted in the applicant being assigned an RE code "4" instead of an RE code of "3" which was authorized by the governing regulation in effect at the time. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicants DD Form 214 to show he was assigned the RE code of "3" based on his authority and reason for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005010
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct dates of service in Afghanistan from June to 11 September 2003. With respect to the Combat Action Badge: a. Paragraph 2-5 of Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the regulation under which this Board operates, states the Board will not consider any application if it determines that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005011
Orders Number 069-700, dated 10 March 2011, issued by the Office of the Adjutant General, SDARNG, appointed the applicant as a 1LT Reserve officer in basic branch Chaplain (CH), effective 10 March 2011, with assignment to the 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, Watertown, SD, in duty position area of concentration (AOC) 56A (Chaplain). The applicant provides: a. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that an OAB Addendum was not executed for the applicant on 10 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005012
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 1584, dated 27 October 1971, shows his SSN as "5XX-XX-XXXX." _______ _x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005013
On 24 October 2008, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005016
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110010913 on 17 November 2011. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005018
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents: * DD Form 214 * SSN card * 20-Year Letter CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 3 (SSN) of the applicant's DD Form 214 issued on 9 July 1982 lists the 4th digit of his SSN as 8. 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005019
On 15 September 2010, in response to the applicants request for advancement on the Retired List, the Senior Legal Advisor, Army Review Boards Agency, informed the applicant that after a review of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) he had determined the applicant was not eligible for advancement on the Retired List by the Army Grade Determination Review Board under the provisions of 10 USC 3964 because his records did not reflect he was promoted to the grade of MSG/E-8. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005025
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct DOB as 10 June xxx7, which is the date that is reflected on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005026
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically discharged for disability instead of honorably discharged by reason of a "condition - not a disability." His condition could not be pre-existing. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-17 states commanders who are special court-martial convening authorities may approve separation under this paragraph on the basis of other physical or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005027
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-31-X411" instead of "XXX-13-X334." The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 August 1982 using SSN "XXX-13-X334." ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005030
The applicant requests removal of her Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period from 20070202 to 20070823 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states during the period of the contested OER Captain R_____y appointed Mr. W____n (GG-14) as her rater in a faxed counseling statement on 1 March 2007. However, she has not submitted any evidence of the rating chain that was established or changed during the period of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005033
The applicant provides: * Orders Number BL-119-0004, dated 29 April 2010 * U-Haul Contract, dated 23 May 2011 * Montana Vehicle Registration receipt and statement, dated 12 November 2010 * Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Registration Renewal receipt, dated 1 December 2010 * Orders Number 167-62, dated 16 June 2011 * Orders Number 168-59, dated 17 June 2011 * Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Auto Crafts Repair Center receipt, dated 24 June 2011 * Credit card statement, dated 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005034
However, a memorandum for record shows that the applicant's troop commander, squadron commander, and brigade commander each had recommended approval of his discharge with an undesirable discharge. There is no policy, regulation, directive or law that provides for the automatic upgrade of a less than honorable discharge from military service. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005036
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier request to the Board for adjustment to his constructive service credit and second lieutenant (2LT) date of rank (DOR) to 11 October 2007. He claims he was assigned to an MSC position in the Medical Readiness Training Command (MRTC), San Antonio, Texas, in December 2008, and was appointed in the MSC in April 2009, and received 7 months and 23 days for his prior commissioned officer service and is respectively requesting his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005037
The applicant requests 2 years of additional constructive service credit (CSC) for obtaining a Masters Degree. The applicant provides: * two copies of her Master of Biological Science Degree * Drexel University Transcript (2 pages) * DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment) * active duty order * DODI Number 6000.13 (Medical Manpower and Personnel) * AR 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department Branches) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005041
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11a, by reason of entry level status with an uncharacterized service. Chapter 3 states a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized service if the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service at the time separation action is initiated. The evidence of record shows the applicant's separation action was initiated due to his inability to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005043
The applicant states that, in addition to the awards listed on his DD Form 214, he is qualified to receive the: * Korea Defense Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Korea Korean War Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Republic of Vietnam Special Service Medal (believes the receipt of the Meritorious Unit Commendation qualifies him for this award.) b. the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service during several periods,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005044
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his Social Security Number (SSN) to read 0xx-7x-xxx7 instead of 116-6x-xxx9. 2. He is advised that a copy of this decisional document which shows his requested SSN will be filed in his Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005045
His record contains several orders, personnel, and medical documents that show his last name with the last two letters as "es." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his last name with the last two letters as "es" when he underwent his medical examination in conjunction with his enlistment in the RA. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the correct spelling of his last name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005046
The applicant states he was innocent of the charge of possessing marijuana and was not provided legal counsel. On 27 May 1975, after consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant requests upgrade of his UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005048
The applicant requests that his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge), he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge, and that his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). It is appropriate to correct the record by awarding the applicant the Combat Medical Badge and adding it to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005052
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal at any time during his active duty service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to support his contention that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in September 1968 in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005053
The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains a DA Form 3027 U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check), dated 2 November 1966, which also lists his DOB as 25 May 1947 in item 5 (Day, Month, Year of Birth) and his POB as Charleston, West Virginia in item 6 (Place of Birth). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, stipulated that the DA Form 20 and documents and orders in the MPRJ would be the primary source records for information entered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005056
There is insufficient evidence to correct item 12 of his DD Form 214 as he requested. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry in item 3 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN as shown on the Social Security Card he provided. __________x_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005057
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 22 January 2010, the applicant completed his claim for CRSC in which he listed that his initial disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was 10 percent. Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for Reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005058
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show a "Tombstone Promotion" to rank/grade brigadier general (BG)/O-7. made a recommendation to him that he should be a general, his record is void of this evidence, a promotion order, or evidence of board consideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005059
She provides the following: * DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity) * Orders 6-1 and 195-17, dated 11 March 1985 and 6 October 1994, respectively * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) letter, dated 2 February 2012 * DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate), dated 7 September 1991 * Marriage License * Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form * Form W-4P (Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments) * Memorandum, Subject: Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005060
The applicant states he served in the Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG) from 8 December 1992 to 10 November 1997 when he was wrongfully discharged by reason of civil conviction for aggravated assault. The examining physician determined the applicant did not have any disqualifying disabilities and found him to be medically qualified for continued service in the MSARNG. The applicant's available medical records do not show that he incurred any disabling injury/disorder while serving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005064
The applicant requests correction of the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show: * second award of the Bronze Star Medal * second award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * Croix de Guerre * four awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal * two service stars to be affixed to the Korean Service Medal * one service star to be affixed to the American Defense Service Medal * American Campaign Medal * marksmanship qualification badges 2. The applicant states: * the awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005068
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his ex-wife was the cause of his discharge from the military. On 10 December 1991 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005070
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Accordingly, it appears he is not eligible for award of the Army Occupation Medal. Accordingly, there is no basis to grant his request to be awarded commemorative medals and to have them added to his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005073
The applicant states upon attaining 1500 hours of flying time he should have been awarded the Senior Army Aviator Badge and upon attaining 3000 hours of flying time he should have been awarded the Master Army Aviator Badge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant had enough flying hours to qualify for award of the Senior Army Aviator Badge and the Master Army Aviator Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005074
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 7 November 1979, the applicant was discharged under provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct - established pattern of shirking with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. On 27 October 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005075
The applicant provides his: * Social Security Card * Michigan Operator License * DD Form 214 * Father's Certificate of Death showing the same SSN the applicant used in the Army CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant used the same SSN throughout his period of active military service as shown on his DD Form 214. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005077
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available record does not contain any evidence that shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Legion of Merit. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005078
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record and he provided none to show he completed 3 years of foreign service during his period of active duty from February 1979 to August 1985. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005079
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was listed with the last two digits as "74" when his DA Form 20 was created upon his entry on active duty. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.